ICYMI: DHS Marks 20th Anniversary Honoring the Department’s Workforce

 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs

DHS Marks 20th Anniversary Honoring the Department’s Workforce

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. joined Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and hundreds of DHS employees in holding a special ceremony at the DHS Headquarters at St. Elizabeths Campus in Washington, DC to honor the workforce and to recognize the approximately 32,000 plank holders who joined DHS on its first day and continue to serve today. The ceremony, which marked the 20th anniversary of the Department’s creation, included special remarks by President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and recorded messages from former President George W. Bush and former DHS Secretary Tom Ridge. “The Department of Homeland Security was formed out of the tragedy of 9/11, but with an unshakeable resolve of a sacred mission to secure our country and to protect the American people,” said President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr.. “Because of you, America is safer, it’s stronger, and it’s better prepared to meet whatever threat we face.” “Our Department will continue to evolve and meet the challenges not only of today, but those of tomorrow,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “I express confidence in the security of our future because of you – your talent and your tireless dedication to mission. The foundation of the work we perform now and will perform in the years ahead is the legacy of your service over the past twenty years. Thank you for everything you do.”  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs DHS Marks 20th Anniversary Honoring the Department’s Workforce  WASHINGTON – Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. joined Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and hundreds of DHS employees in holding a special ceremony at the DHS Headquarters at St. Elizabeths Campus in Washington, DC to honor the workforce and to recognize the approximately 32,000 plank holders who joined DHS on its first day and continue to serve today. The ceremony, which marked the 20th anniversary of the Department’s creation, included special remarks by President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and recorded messages from former President George W. Bush and former DHS Secretary Tom Ridge. “The Department of Homeland Security was formed out of the tragedy of 9/11, but with an unshakeable resolve of a sacred mission to secure our country and to protect the American people,” said President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr.. “Because of you, America is safer, it’s stronger, and it’s better prepared to meet whatever threat we face.” “Our Department will continue to evolve and meet the challenges not only of today, but those of tomorrow,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “I express confidence in the security of our future because of you – your talent and your tireless dedication to mission. The foundation of the work we perform now and will perform in the years ahead is the legacy of your service over the past twenty years. Thank you for everything you do.”  “Twenty years ago, I asked Congress to join me in creating a new, unified department with an overriding and urgent mission: securing the homeland of America and protecting the American people” said former President of the United States George W. Bush. “The Department of Homeland Security was established in the largest government restructuring since World War II. The people who work at DHS come to work every morning knowing their most important job is to protect their fellow citizens. You’ve worked tirelessly and effectively to do just that. I thank you for your service to our country and for the sacrifices you have made in the pursuit of keeping your neighbors safe.”  “As I have stayed in close contact with my successors, and many of the men and women with whom I proudly served originally, what has never changed is the total commitment to protect our citizens,” said former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. “The dedication of the public servants at DHS, with all of the pressures of a still young government agency is unmatched in our federal government. DHS remains the epicenter of so many of the most difficult security and political challenges, and yet you serve your country with integrity and without complaint. I'm truly blessed to have served or the nation's best and I know that today's DHS workers continue the tradition of selfless service to our country.”  “When the worst is happening, we are there,” said DHS plank holder Clifford Brown of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “We are the ones who give our brothers and sisters in America hope. We are the people on the ground saying we’re going to make this better, we're going to help you rebuild, we’re going to get stronger, we're going to protect you, we’re going to protect your borders. And to be in that environment with a group the most dedicated people on earth in the Department of Homeland Security who are willing to risk it all, and to be a part of that be able to look back and to see that you’ve been involved in so many things in this country that mean something and are important? There is no greater honor than to be a part of that." Secretary Mayorkas also unveiled a ceremonial American flag that had been presented to him by members of the New York City Police Department Counterterrorism Bureau following the 20th commemoration of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Over the past 14 months, it has been flown by 27 different agencies and offices in 36 different locations across the country and around the world. The new permanent flag display was placed in the St. Elizabeths ceremonial entrance. It stands as a symbol of resilience, resolve, and our everlasting memory of those whom we lost on and as a result of 9/11. DHS will continue its anniversary celebration throughout the year, marking DHS@20 with a series of regional anniversary events and workforce awards ceremonies.  Read President Biden’s remarks on WhiteHouse.gov and read Secretary Mayorkas’s remarks on DHS.gov.  Watch the full event on YouTube.

Encuéntrate en Downtown Orlando mientras Cobra Vida a través de Experiencias Extraordinarias el 4 de marzo

Encuéntrate en Downtown Orlando mientras Cobra Vida a través de 

Experiencias Extraordinarias el 4 de marzo

 

La ciudad de Orlando se prepara para recibir a miles de visitantes el sábado 4 de marzo y eleva la experiencia DTO 2.0

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Este fin de semana, sábado 4 de marzo, Downtown Orlando cobrará vida con varios eventos y experiencias únicas, atrayendo a miles de personas que se sumergirán en todo lo que el centro urbano tiene para ofrecer. Una parte clave de los esfuerzos del municipio para mejorar el Downtown a través del Plan de Acción del Proyecto DTO 2.0, es ofrecer eventos excepcionales en este lugar, por lo que este fin de semana, además de los grandes eventos que se llevarán a cabo en Downtown, Orlando presentará algunos espectáculos para agregar vitalidad a la zona, incluidas las presentaciones artísticas callejeras y actividades familiares gratuitas de 4 a 8 p.m. mientras los invitados se dirigen hacia los eventos:

• Plaza de la Alcaldía: disfrute de la música y los caminantes de zancos.
• Discover Downtown: presencie espectáculos de magia en la calle para toda la familia y visite a pintores de tatuajes temporales brillantes (Discover Downtown amplía su horario de 2 a 8 p.m.).
• Church Street, cerca del SunRail: observe cómo un malabarista callejero y un caminante de zancos muestran sus talentos.

Gracias a una asociación con SunRail, el servicio ferroviario también funcionará este sábado y ofrecerá viajes gratuitos a partir de las 2:30 p.m. con salidas finales a las 10:21 p.m. hacia el sur y 11:53 p.m. hacia el norte.

Además de estos espectáculos callejeros especiales y el servicio del SunRail de los sábados, también habrá varios eventos importantes sumado a las ofertas diarias que ofrece el Downtown, que incluyen:

Para los amantes de las Artes, la Música y la Cultura de Downtown: 

• Blake Shelton, Amway Center, 7 p.m.
• Rimma Plays Bruch, Centro Dr. Phillips para las Artes Escénicas, 7:30 p.m.
• Pretty Woman, El Musical, Centro Dr. Phillips para las Artes Escénicas, 8 p.m.

Para los Entusiastas del Deporte y Amigos Energéticos:

• Best Damn Race 5K - Downtown Orlando, 7 a.m.
• Monster Jam, Estadio Camping World, 7 p.m.
• Orlando City Soccer vs. Cincinnati, Estadio Exploria, 7:30 p.m.

Para Aquellos con Pequeñines y Eventos Familiares:  

• History Alive!, Centro de Historia Regional del Condado Orange, 11 a.m.  
• Family Storytime, Biblioteca Pública del Condado Orange, 11 a.m.
• Ecos Fest 2023, CityArts, 2 p.m.

Con todas estas actividades de fin de semana, la planificación anticipada es fundamental para asegurar que las visitas al Downtown Orlando sean agradables y sin complicaciones. En particular, para aquellos que conducen, planee su ubicación de estacionamiento con anticipación y llegue temprano o quédese hasta tarde para evitar el tráfico pesado. Para obtener más información, visite downtownorlando.com/weekendwatch para ver una lista de más eventos, estacionamiento y más.

CUANDO:

Sábado, 4 de marzo de 2023

 

Convenient Transportation Options Available - Free Shuttle Service and Sunrail For Monster Jam on March 4 - Stadium On-Site Parking Still Available

CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE –

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE AND SUNRAIL FOR MONSTER JAM ON MARCH 4 

Stadium On-Site Parking is Still Available for Monster Jam This Saturday

 

ORLANDO, FLORIDA [March 1, 2023] – Camping World Stadium has limited on-site parking available for Monster Jam on Saturday, March 4. With multiple concurrent events on March 4 at Amway Center, Camping World Stadium, Dr. Phillips Center and Exploria Stadium, convenient parking and transportation options are available for fans while visiting downtown Orlando, including complimentary transportation for both shuttle service and extended SunRail hours. Fans are encouraged to purchase parking in downtown Orlando and take the free shuttle service or SunRail to/from the event. Visit DowntownOrlando.com, your resource for enhancing your weekend in downtown Orlando and the Monster Jam Fan Guide for more information about your fan experience.

 

Also, be advised an event traffic management plan will be in effect for the bowl game and road closures will be in place around Camping World Stadium beginning at 5 a.m. ET.

 

MONSTER JAM TIMELINE

Saturday, March 4

 

12:00 p.m.:              Downtown Orlando Shuttle Service Begins

12:30 p.m.:              All Stadium Parking Lots Open

12:30 p.m.:              Box Office Opens (Near Gate A // Church Street & Rio Grande Avenue)

1:30 p.m.:               Early Pit Party Entry (Free // Tinker Field)

2:00 p.m.:               Church Street Block Party Begins

2:30 p.m.:               SunRail Service Begins

2:30 pm.:                Pit Party Begins

5:00 p.m.:               All Gates Open

7:00 p.m.:               Event Begins

10:21 p.m.:              SunRail Southbound Final Departure

11:30 p.m.:              Church Street Block Party Ends

11:53 p.m.:              SunRail Northbound Train Final Departure

1-Hour Post Event:  Downtown Orlando Shuttle Service Ends

 

 

SUNRAIL SERVICE

 

SunRail Service Schedule

•   Free Service Begins:              2:30 p.m.

•   Southbound Final Departure: 10:21 p.m.

•   Northbound Final Departure:   11:53 p.m.

 

 

SHUTTLE SERVICE

 

Free Downtown Orlando Hours

•   12 p.m. // Shuttle service begins 

•   1-hr post-event / Shuttle service ends

•   Purchase downtown Orlando parking

 

 

Shuttle Service Sites (view shuttle service map)

•   118 N. Gertrude Avenue // Pick-up & Drop-off

-   SE corner of Gertrude Avenue & Washington Street

-   Purchase downtown Orlando parking

•   Stadium // Drop-off & Pick-up:

-   Church Street & Nashville Avenue

 

 

ADA SHUTTLE SERVICE

 

Shuttle Service Sites (view shuttle service map)

•   118 N. Gertrude Avenue // Pick-up & Drop-off

-   SE corner of Gertrude Avenue & Washington Street

-   Purchase downtown Orlando parking

•   Stadium // Drop-off & Pick-up:

-   Church Street & Nashville Avenue

 

Courtesy cart service is available for mobility-impaired fans from designated areas surrounding Camping World Stadium. Wheelchair service to entry gates is available from all mobility ADA transport hubs (refer to list below). Due to escalated post-event pedestrian traffic, cart service is suspended for 30 minutes at the conclusion of the event. Cart service continues until one-hour post event. Fans may utilize wheelchair service at Gates C and D, which continues to the main mobility hubs.

 

•   Mobility ADA Transport Hubs (view stadium map)

-   East Hub // Lot 6 (Rio Grande Avenue & Anderson Street)

-   Church Street Hub (Across from Shuttle Site at Church Street & Nashville)

-   Jones High School Hub (Front of sports complex)

-   Tampa North Hub (Tampa Avenue & Pine Street)

-   Tampa South Hub // Lot F (Tampa Avenue & Carter Street)

 

•   Wheelchair Service

-   Gates C and D

         

 

SHUTTLE SITE DIRECTIONS

 

•   Traveling Eastbound On I-4: Take the South Street – Exit 83

•   Traveling Westbound On I-4: Take the Anderson Street – Exit 83

 

 

RIDESHARE PICK-UP (view shuttle service map)

 

•   Uber and LYFT (post-event only)

-   Rideshare pick-up location only

-     S. Dollins Ave between Central Boulevard & Washington Street

 

 

PRE-PAID STADIUM ON-SITE PARKING (view stadium parking map)

 

Fans with pre-paid stadium on-site parking permits should download their permit in advance to their smartphone wallet and have it ready to display for speedier and seamless entry into stadium parking lots.

 

About Camping World Stadium

Camping World Stadium is owned and operated by the City of Orlando. Since opening in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at a cost of $115,000 and a capacity of 8,900, the stadium has undergone numerous expansions and name changes over the years. The historic venue underwent a massive $207.7 million reconstruction in 2014, which yielded 90% all-new construction and a completely modernized stadium. Its sustainable design achieved a LEED Silver Certification for new construction from the U.S. Green Building Council. In 2021, the stadium underwent an additional $60 million in construction upgrades and enhancements that included adding approximately 3,800 permanent seats on the North Plaza deck, creating a new premium Club Level on the east and west sides and installing more restrooms and concession areas for general admission. The continued investment has bolstered Camping World Stadium's ability to draw high-profile events like neutral-site college football games, the NFL Pro Bowl, WrestleMania, Monster Jam World Finals and big-name concerts while retaining its signature annual bowl games and events. For more information, visit Camping World Stadium.

Chicago-based JoJo’s ShakeBAR set to open at Pointe Orlando March 18-19

CHICAGO-BASED JOJO’S SHAKEBAR SET TO OPEN AT POINTE ORLANDO 

Grand Opening Weekend March 18-19 - Now Taking Reservations 

 

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 1, 2023) – Something sweet is coming to Pointe Orlando on International Drive, the heart of Orlando’s tourist and convention district. New-to-market JoJo's ShakeBAR is the next-generation restaurant and bar serving 80s and 90s nostalgia, diner fare, hand-crafted cocktails, decadent desserts, and of course, its over-the-top Biggie Shakes. 

“We take our work seriously but hope our guests don’t take us seriously. JoJo’s is about forgetting life’s stresses and enjoying good vibes in good company. Guests should indulge and enjoy a cheat meal and a boozy shake. JoJo’s is no place for a diet,” comments Founder Robbie Schloss. 

 

Grand opening weekend is scheduled for Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, 2023.

 

Fast Facts 

• Reservations are now available on OpenTable 
• Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Saturday 11 a.m. – midnight 
• Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
• IG: @jojosshakebar, FB: @jojosshakebarorlando, T: @jojosorlando, #JoJosOrlando 
• JoJo’s is named after Robbie’s daughter. 
• The coffee program is not coincidentally named Cup of Jo. 
• The first ever JoJo’s opened in Chicago on Feb. 28, 2019.  
• JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando is the first location in Florida. 

The modern, yet familiar, diner experience is grounded in nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites. JoJo’s invites friends and families to transport back to the 80s and 90s with vintage tongue-in-cheek details and nods to Central Florida’s iconic attractions, famous faces, and world-class hospitality with a custom mural on an entire wall of the restaurant.  

 

JoJo’s isn’t like other diners. The focus is the specialty cocktail program, a very pointed whiskey selection, and the best two draught beers around that rotate seasonally. Spirits may be added to all shakes and hot chocolates such as BACARDÍ rum, Jameson Irish whiskey, and Kahlúa® coffee liqueur to name a few.  

 

Guests may opt for a center table to dine under JoJo’s signature glittering disco ball as bright pink neon clouds ‘drip’ from the ceiling, grab a seat at the Pastry Bar and enjoy a swing-out stool while watching JoJo’s chocolatiers dip gourmet treats, or stop by the walk-up window for treats on the go. 

 

The restaurant is 4,239 total square feet with interior and patio seating on the lower level of Pointe Orlando for 250 guests. Convenient garage and valet parking is available for a nominal fee. 

 

About JoJo’s ShakeBAR  

JoJo’s ShakeBAR nostalgic 80s and 90s-themed diner will wow kids while sparking childhood memories for adults. JoJo’s has something for everyone with a full menu of diner classics and extravagant desserts, including salads, gluten-free, and vegan options. But don’t be fooled - JoJo’s is no place for a diet. Learn more at www.jojosshakebar.com.